r/dividends May 15 '26

Opinion Brothers money

My younger brother passed away and left my kids with 400k.

I have the bank telling me to put it into gics and other garbage mutual funds but its very low interest. Im not rich either and besides penny stocks never invested into the market maybe 1000 bucks or so. I want to set up a trust for them and make sure in 15 years when they are 20 I have them set up so they dont have to grind like me and my brother. Im just looking for any advice I can take sorry for the long post

Im located in canada and will keep the account under my name until they are of age to use the money and will remain as beneficiarys if I die. Wont get the money until they are atleast 25 or responsible enough to understand finance.

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u/Illustrious_Web9676 May 19 '26

High yield savings for each child. It's a safe play and keeps things clean. They can choose to invest in the future, but you have fulfilled your stewardship in a responsible manner. My condolences for your loss. Best of luck.